| General Education Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| English 101, English Composition | 3 |
| English 102, English Composition, or English 103, Technical Writing, or Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| Mathematics 100, Applied Mathematics, or Mathematics 122, Intermediate Algebra, or Mathematics 123, Quantitative Reasoning | 4 |
| Physics 110, Technical Physics | 4 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
The Welding Production Technology program preparesstudents for employment in the construction,manufacturingand utilities industries. The programprovides instruction in the most common manualwelding and cutting processes. Training includeswelding with “TIG,” “Stick,” “MIG,” and flux coredwires for most common materials. Cutting is doneboth manually and mechanized with plasma and oxy-fuel systems. Training is geared to provide the skillbase, knowledgeand professional attitude requiredto eventually become a highly skilled welder.
Students in LMC's welding program train on state-of-the-art equipment at the Hanson Technology Center, the Brandywine High School or the Allegan Tech Center.
When you complete the 60-credit Welding Technologyprogram, you may apply for an Associate in AppliedScience degree.
Employment of welders, cutters, solderersand brazers is expected to grow about as fast as average through 2026.
National 2016 median pay: $39,390 per year or$18.94 per hour
National job growth projections by 2026: 6%*
*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-2017
Faculty, Welding
Master of Arts, Education; Bachelor of Applied Science, Welding Technology; Associate of Applied Science, Welding Technolo
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